Generic Solution for '65 Console Gear Selector Dust Cover?

[dibbons]

That black ribbon of plastic or whatever that slides back and forth with the auto gear shift tends to break up after so long. It seems any old piece of black plastic could be cut to fit as a replacement. Just need a small rectangular hole cut for the column of the lever and you're home free. Your clever solution was ... ? Thank you.

 

[Inertia]

I used a piece of an old black 1 gal oil jug ..
Cut it longer than you think, trim after test fit.

 

[Kendog 170]

I did about the same. Got a $1 black waste bucket at the Dollar tree.

 

[67dartgtgo]

I did about the same. Got a $1 black waste bucket at the Dollar tree.

Same here..Dollar Store dish washing pan...think I got 4 or 5 out of it.

 

[moparmat2000]

I have this 1/16" thick black textured lexan plastic at work. I will be making one out of that.

 

[dibbons]

I guess it doesn't have to even be black, if you want to "customize" a bit with another shade.

 

[moparmat2000]

The OEM strip had raised edges down the length on it. This was to prevent the center from getting scratches as it's used.

 

[Kendog 170]

Mine was smooth but for a 1968. Same idea though.

 

[cudamark]

Layson's has new ones for $15.

 

[dibbons]

Made my own today (one for the '65 Signet convertible, the other for the '65 Formula S"). I used a black "Valucraft" one gallon container that previously was sold with ATF. My reproductions don't have the small "ridges" (but Ruffle's potato chips do). The stock damaged dust shield has not been removed yet in the photo.

 

[RedFish]

The first Mainstay brand cd/dvd binder I bought from Walmart has a single matte black vinyl divider/page with a slight texture. I cut several of the 66 up pieces with oval hole from it. Mailed them to other members here. Later purchases of same binder didn't include that divider.